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Stop People Pleasing: Insights from Salt River Therapist Alexandria Atkinson
Stop People Pleasing: Insights from Salt River Therapist Alexandria Atkinson
Stop People Pleasing: Insights from Salt River Therapist Alexandria Atkinson
Friday 18th April 2025
Therapist Alexandria Atkinson discusses breaking free from people-pleasing behaviours and setting healthy boundaries on The Sober Butterfly Podcast.
64 minutes
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Healing
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Episode Overview
- People-pleasing often stems from trauma and attachment wounds.
- Setting boundaries is crucial for self-care and mental health.
- Therapy can help identify and address the roots of people-pleasing.
- Learning to sit with discomfort is essential for personal growth.
- Reclaiming your power involves prioritising your own needs.
Show yourself the same grace that you're showing other people.
The Sober Butterfly Podcast, hosted by Nadine Mulvina, takes a deep dive into the often-overlooked issue of people-pleasing, especially within the context of sobriety. In this episode, Nadine is joined by Alexandria Atkinson, a licensed therapist from Salt River Therapy. Alexandria shares her personal healing journey and professional insights into how trauma, attachment wounds, and the fear of rejection can drive people-pleasing behaviours.
The discussion is rich with practical advice on setting boundaries, sitting with discomfort, and showing yourself the same grace you extend to others. Alexandria's candid reflections on her own experiences and her empathetic approach make this episode a must-listen for anyone struggling with people-pleasing tendencies. They also explore the physical and emotional toll that these behaviours can take, and how therapy can be a powerful tool in breaking free from these patterns.
If you've ever found yourself saying 'yes' when you wanted to say 'no', or feeling resentful after bending over backwards for others, this episode offers valuable strategies to reclaim your power and prioritise your own needs. So, why not give it a listen? You might just find the encouragement you need to start putting yourself first.